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Postgraduate Certificate in Education

Victoria University of Wellington

Subject area

Education Studies

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Entry requirements

A bachelors degree with a major in education, psychology or a related discipline, or an approved teacher education degree, or a bachelors degree and a teaching diploma from an approved teacher education institute.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

Graduates will have knowledge of educational theory and will be able to apply this knowledge to professional contexts of education or related fields. They will be able to evaluate educational literature and empirical research. They will understand key challenges facing education and related fields and draw on literature and evidence to identify solutions.

What graduates earn

Graduates who studied Curriculum and Education Studies at this level can earn:

$56,000

Median earnings one year after study

$60,000

Median earnings two years after study

$71,000

Median earnings five years after study

Status one year after study

Employment rate two years after study

77%

Employment rate two years after study

Data as at November 2022

Scholarship information

Examples of related scholarships

Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust

Provided by:

The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust - Secretary

Website:

http://www.blsst.co.nz

Value:

Previous awards have generally been given in the region of $3,000 - $5,000 (per award).

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Ngati Manawa Iwi Education Scholarship (Accomodation)

Provided by:

Victoria University of Wellington - The Scholarships Office

Website:

http://www.victoria.ac.nz/study/student-finance/scholarships

Value:

$10,000 contribution to the cost of staying in one of Victoria University's Halls of Residence.

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This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.

Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: 0800 842 864
Phone: (04) 472 1000
Fax: (04) 499 4601
Email: info-desk@vuw.ac.nz
Web: http://www.vuw.ac.nz

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Sources

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